Category: FBC

Wednesday

 “As for God, His way is perfect;

The word of the LORD is proven;

He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”

~Psalm 18:30, NKJV~

Robert Callihan

I am having a heart catherization in the morning at 7:30am in BR. I would appreciate everyone’s prayers Thanks

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes are due at the church today.  Please leave them in the front stairwell.

Revival

Tonight is the last night of revival at FBC, Kentwood.  The service begins at 7:00.  Wendy Fowler will lead some children in singing for us tonight.  (The Singing Deacons for FBC, McComb were very good!)

Third Thursday

We will meet at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30 for food, fellowship, a devotional, and music.  You are invited to join us.

Baptist Press always has some very good articles.

BPNews.net

Devotional by Holley Gerth: You Don’t Have to Do More

http://holleygerth.com/you-dont-have-to-do-more/#comments

Thankfulness: Day 14

I thank God for a husband and friends who love to garden.  We have eaten more fresh vegetables this year than ever before.  Of course, God is the real gardener.  He provides the soil, the sunshine, the rain, the seeds, and the right temperatures the vegetables need.  We have to be careful not to take too much credit.  I know it takes human work too, but it would all be useless without God doing His part.  Thank you, God for the wonderful crops you provided.  (I also like flowers.  God really has a “green thumb”!)

Do something special for others today.  

Anna Lee

Friday

“Now I know you are a man of God and the Lord’s word from your mouth is true.”

~1 Kings 17:24b, HCSB~

Thankfulness: Day 9

Today, I’m thankful for friends – childhood friends, co-workers, former teachers, former students, church friends, neighborhood friends, etc.  Each of you have a special place in my heart.  You help to make me who I am and are there for me when I “need a friend”.  I hope I have been as good of a friend to you as you have been to me.

 

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

 

Ivy Ellis Day Jr.”Doodlebug”
(August 21, 1927 – November 8, 2012)

Ivy Ellis Day “Doodlebug”, Jr. 85, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Kentwood, LA, died at his home on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, where he worked for over 25 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm and then on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 11am until funeral services at 12noon, conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Burial will be in the Azalea Rest Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mavis Allen Day; two sons: Dennis Wayne Day and Keith Howard Day Sr.; one sister, Lauree Phillips and her husband Adrian of Kentwood, LA; four brothers, Elvis Day of Kentwood; Carl Day and his wife Sybil of Wilson; Lynn Day and his wife Betty of Kentwood; and Grant Day of Kentwood; four grandchildren: Christi Comeaux, Dennis “Wayne” Day Jr. , Keith Day Jr., and Mandy Bourgeois; five great grandchildren: Collin Comeaux, Preston Comeaux, Matthew Day, Nathan Day, and Morgan Day. He is also survived by former daughters-in-law Linda Miller Day, Bobbie Day, and Patricia Battle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Cutrer Day and his father, Ivy Ellis Day Sr. Pallbearers will be Alvin Comeaux, Keith Day Jr. Dennis Wayne Day Jr., Lynn Day, Huey “Mann” Patin, Archie “Scooter” Day. Honorary pallbearers will be Archie T. Day, Dr. Foster Sanders, Maria Zepeda, Juana Zepeda, and Herman McKey. He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he served in World War II. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially farming. He was renowned for growing the best tomatoes in Zachary for over 50 years.

 Heart to Heart with Holley: A Letter to My Teenage Self

 

Revival at FBC, Kentwood

  •  Special seminar on Saturday at 9 A.M.
  • Sunday School – Adults taught by Rev. and Mrs. Wade Adkins
  • Sunday Services @ 10:30 and 7 P.M.
    • Covered Dish Lunch after morning service
  • Monday – Wednesday
    • Special Bible Study @ 6 P.M.
    • Revival Service @ 7 P.M.

Have a great fall day!

Anna Lee 

 

Monday

“Blessed be the Lord,

because He has heard the voice of my supplications.”

~Psalm 28:6~

40 Day of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=379&disc=8

World Day of Prayer for Baptist Women

This morning at 10:00 at Kedron Baptist Church

Covered dish lunch to follow

Meet at south parking lot of FBC, Kentwood at 9:15

Directions

    • Exit I-55 going west on Hwy. 16
    • Turn right on Hwy. 1046 (at West View Baptist Church)
    • Turn left at second paved road
    • Church @ 922 Hwy. 1946

Frances Ann M. Davis did well with her back surgery.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Continue to pray for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  Pray for needs to be met and a thankful spirit to abound.

SFC Charles “Tony” Ridgedell US Army Retired passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was 78 and resident of Fayetteville, NC.

He is survived by his wife Imogene O’Brian Ridgedell; 3 daughters, Sharon Moseley, Carolyn Lamb and Barbara Ridgedell; 2 brothers, Warren Ridgedell and Matthew Ridgedell; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. with full military honors.

May your Monday be a day of marvalous moments!

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

East Fork Baptist Church (Brandy Potts)

Just wanted to send a reminder about our Trunk-N-Treat this Wednesday night at 6:30pm. We will have food,games,and candy. Come and join the the fun with us!

FBC, Kentwood is also having their harvest celebration tonight  beginning at 5:30.  Come out for a safe and fun environment.

Please continue to pray for the people of the northeast who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  People in our area can really understand their situation.  Pray the people will understand recovery is a long process that can only be done step-by-step.  Pray, too, for them to understand the things that are really important in life.  Finally, pray for all those going to help physically and emotionally.  May they be safe as they work to help others and serve as their “good Samaritans”.

Monday

 “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,

for dominion belongs to the Lord

and he rules over the nations.”

~Psalm 22:27-28~

Yesterday, Mrs. Susie Sharkey was admitted to Ochsner in New Orleans because of chest pains.  I’ll post an update when I learn more.  Add her to your prayer list.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland spent a couple days in the hospital last week, but is now better and back home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Larry Watts was readmitted to North Oaks over the weekend.  As you pray for Larry, pray for his family too.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell is a little better.  Wednesday is her birthday.  Keep the whole family in your prayers.

Mr. Gordon Price is gaining some weight and some strength.  Keep him and his caregivers in your prayers.

Ellen Morris VandeVuss is experiencing trouble with kidney stones again.  Pray this will not continue during her whole pregnancy.

Thanks to all who participated in our mission groups last night at FBC, Kentwood.  I think everyone was informed of mission work, needs, and missionaries we can pray for.  I look forward to the next meeting.

Odies H. Vines
(October 17, 1932 – October 20, 2012)

A resident of Chesbrough, he died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born October 17, 1932 in Zwolle and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Lynelle Henry Vines; 3 daughters, Linda Vines, Lynelle White and Karen McDaniel; 3 sons, Glen Vines, Marcus Vines and Earl Hyde; 1 brother, Glynn Doyle Vines; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Georgie Vines; daughter, Joann Young; 2 sons, Patrick Vines and Odies Vines, Jr.; brother, Buford Vines. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Zander Sumrall, Jr.
(March 14, 1943 – October 18, 2012)

ZANDER “JUNIOR” SUMRALL, JR. AGE 69

And a resident of Franklinton died at 9:00 am Thursday October 18, 2012 at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington. He attended Springhill Baptist Church and worked as an electrical lineman for 35 years. He was happily retired and enjoyed spending his days sitting on the gallery at his home.

Survived by:

Wife of 52 years: Eula Lee Thomas Sumrall of Franklinton

Son and Daughter in law: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Sr. and Stephanie Sumrall of Franklinton

2 Daughters and a Son in law: Phyllis Sumrall, Page and Brandon Grace all of Franklinton

3 Grandchildren: Jeffrey Scott Sumrall, Jr., Raven Lynn Sumrall, Willie Alexander Chauvin

2 Sisters: Myrtle Nielson, Jeanette Sumrall both of Franklinton

5 Brothers: his twin Jewell A. Sumrall, Billy Ray Sumrall, Virgil Sumrall, Levi Sumrall all of Franklinton Michael Sumrall of Amite

Also numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his son Zander “Trey” Sumrall, III, parents Zander Sumrall, Sr. and Liddie Spears Sumrall, and 4 brothers Murle Sumrall, James Sumrall, Doyle Sumrall, and Darvin Sumrall

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Saturday October 20th from 3 pm until 9 pm and after 10 am on Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tommy Morgan and Rev. Stan Statham officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks/Martin Cemetery in Thomas.

Obituaries can be viewed online at http://www.crainfh.com

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=352&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth:  What to Do when Your Thoughts Try to Get the Best of You

http://holleygerth.com/when-your-thoughts-try-to-get-the-best-of-you/#comments

Don’t forget the revival at Kedron this week.  The meeting begin at 6:30.

Evangelist: Dr. Milton Kliesch

Music: Andy Taylor

Pastor: Bro. Jacob Williams (Bro. Jake)

Thanks for praying for these and other needs.  Enjoy the devotional.  Plan to attend the Kedron Revival.  Have a fantastic week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Whatever your hand finds to do,

do it with all your might.”

~Ecclesiastes 9:10a NIV~

“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do,

as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward,

and the Master you are serving is Christ.”

~Colossians 3:23-24 NLT~

Holley Gerth: What to do with your lemon chicken piccata

http://holleygerth.com/what-to-do-with-your-lemon-chicken-piccata/#comments

Billy Graham: Vote for Biblical Values

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38964

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=351&disc=8

FBC today

  • A.M. – Vote on three prospective deacons
  • P.M.
    • Preschoolers on Mission
    • Children on Mission
    • Adults on Mission
May you know God’s presence this Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

Saturday Afternoon

Jones Family Blog

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-10-11T23:29:00-05:00&max-results=7

 

Leatrice Miller McDaniel
(September 12, 1925 – October 20, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Franklinton. She was born September 12, 1925 in Mt. Hermon and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Kelvin McDaniel and wife, Cherye, Mt. Hermon and Buford McDaniel and wife, Bonnie, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Mindy Chauvin and husband, Marc, Franklinton, Kim Chautin and husband, Erin, Kiln, MS, Barry McDaniel and wife, Ashley, Kentwood, Kelly McElveen and husband, Stephen, Franklinton and Crystal McElroy and husband, Charles, Covington; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Douglas L. Miller, Kentwood and Paul R. Miller, Amarillo, TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilton “Johnnie” McDaniel; parents, Thomas and Maude Miller; and an infant son. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was active in W.M.U. and Spring Creek Sunshiners. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, on from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Danny Smith, Bro. Jimmie Houston and Bro. Brent King. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tommy Miller, Barry McDaniel, Stephen McElveen, Marc Chauvin, Charles McElroy and Erin Chautin. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob McDaniel, Fernie Ray Gill, Shirley Littell, Larry McDaniel and her great-grandsons, B.J. McDaniel, Mack McElveen, Gentry McElveen, Colby Chautin and Joshua Chautin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Missions at FBC, Kentwood

Tomorrow night we will have missions classes for preschoolers, children, and adults.  Before the classes begin, we will have chips, dip, and drink in the fellowship hall.  Then, the youth will have their activities in the Lighthouse, as usual.  The missions classes will be our reintroduction to missions at FBC, but in a new format that is beginning to be popular across the convention.  Adults, plan to bring your Bible as we focus on a segment of Acts.

Wednesday

“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever;

with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.”

~Psalm 89:1~

Update from Velta Morris

UPDATE ON MY JOURNEY WITH LYMPHOMA

Hi, my friends and family,

 As promised, I want to give an update on my treatment plan and let you know how things are going.  I have several praises to share with you:

 ·         Last Friday I had a PET scan to see how I was responding to the chemo.  The results were really good and confirmed that it was doing what it is supposed to do and shrinking the particular spot that had become aggressive;

  • ·         Today, I met with the oncologist (Dr. Earle Burgess) and he is very pleased with my overall progress, too.  He confirmed the results of the PET scan and said that he believes I am right on track, just as he had anticipated.  He is very encouraged (andencouraging to me) with my response and progress;
  • ·         After meeting with Dr. Burgess, I began Round #3 of the chemo concoctions.  It is kind of an all-day deal.  Bill was able to go with me and he was a real trooper through all the waiting.  He brought me a delicious salad for lunch and played on his computer a bit, and was real patient.  We got done around 3:30 today, which was a little shorter than the two previous treatments.
  • ·         Dr. Burgess said that I can expect more fatigue, particularly with Rounds 5 and 6. If all proceeds as planned, I will complete the chemo the week before Christmas.  I’m so thankful I have not had nausea or terrible aching thus far.  I am blessed!

Thank you so much for all the love and prayers.  Dr. Burgess acknowledged the importance of prayer today.  I’m so thankful he is a Christian.  Please keep praying.  I love you all and am so very grateful to the Lord for blessing me so richly with each of you.

PS: I thought y’all might like to see my new hairdo, especially all of you who live way off.  Everyone has been so kind, and act like they are really fooled.  My wig is my new best friend! Sure saves time getting ready! (The framed photo above me is my engagement picture from early 1961 that recently surfaced when cleaning out a closet.  I’m sure I don’t look a day older.  Yeah, right!)

 Velta G. Morris

937 East Meadow Dr.

Lancaster, SC  29720

803-285-5168 (H)

803-288-0901 (C)

veltag@comporium.net

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Pray for Reesa B. DeLee and Nancy Birch as they rest up today for the doctor appointments they will have tomorrow in New York.  Pray for rest and peace on this day before a day that will determine the future treatment for Reesa.

Today is the day “Philco” Dykes will be laid to rest near some of his other relatives.  Smile as you review some of your memories of him because he truly gave of himself to those around him.  If he was your friend you were on the receiving line of many blessing, the greatest of which is that he prayed for you regularly!

 

David Calvin “Hurricane” Verberne, Jr.
(May 6, 1970 – October 16, 2012)

David Calvin “Hurricane” Verberne, Jr. was born May 6, 1970 and passed away, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his residence. He was 42, a native of Franklinton and a resident of Tickfaw.

Hurricane is survived by his parents, David C. and Deborah D. Verberne, Sr.; son, Hayden E. Verberne; daughter, Taylor Brook De’mare; sister, Charlotte Verberne; 4 brothers, Daniel “Danny” Verberne, Timothy “Timmy” Verberne and wife Erin, Kevin Verberne and wife Nicole & Robert “Bobby” Verberne; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Phillip and Norma Verberne & Stanley and Fay Diggs.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 noon in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in the Verberne Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W (Exit 46) behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

 

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=347&disc=8

 

Tomorrow is the date for the next Third Thursday meeting at the cabin.  People who missed the last ones tell me what sweet times others have told them they missed.  It’s true!  Join us at 6:30.  The music has been so touching.  The devotionals  were inspiring.  The food was delicious and plentiful.

 

Bro. Joey asked me to let people of FBC, Kentwood know the three new deacons who will be voted on Sunday are Frank Fowler, Ladd Turner, and Lionel Eastay.  The ordination service for those approved  will be the first Sunday of November.

 

God wants to bless your life today.  Be aware of His blessing on you and yours today.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Unless you are faithful in small matters,

you won’t be faithful in large ones.

If you cheat even a little,

you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”

~Luke 16:10 NLT~ 

Servants do every task with equal dedication.

Whatever they do,

servants “do it with all their heart”.

~Colossians 3:23~

This is the day Nancy Birch will travel to New York with her daughter, Reesa B. DeLee, so Reesa can see doctors Thursday.  Pray for them and for the family members who will be staying home.  Pray doctors will made the best decisions possible in treating Reesa.

Ellen Morris VandeVuss’ mother-in-law died during her sleep yesterday morning.  Pray for the family as they travel to Texas to prepare for a Saturday funeral.  Pray for Ellen’s mother who will get the boys to school while Ellen is gone.  On top of that, pray for them as the stomach virus continues to visit the family.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=332&disc=8

Devotional by Holley Gerth: How Do you Measure Life?

http://holleygerth.com/how-do-you-measure-a-life/#comments

 The Dykes family will be eating in the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood after Philco’s funeral tomorrow.

Remember, it’s the little things . . . . 

Anna Lee

Saturday

“You see, at just the right time,

when we were still powerless,

Christ died for the ungodly.”

~Romans 5:6 NIV~

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions: Who was Georgia Barnette

http://www.lbc.org/GBO/Default2.aspx?id=8047

Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child: History

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Who_We_Are/History

 Baptist Press: Five things churches can learn from restaurants

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=38804

Mike Estay will be cooking BBQ for lunch at FBC, Kentwood tomorrow.

Monday, there will be an area wide Sunday School Teacher Training at FBC, Kentwood from 6:00 – 8:30.  I’ll be looking forward to seeing many of my SS teacher friends.  The trainers are from the Baptist Building in Alec.

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=306&disc=8

Have a great day today!  Thanks for praying!

Anna Lee